September 27, 2026
School’s ‘buddy bench’ in memory of Abigail
PUPILS at Green Lane Primary School are raising cash for a unique friendship bench in memory of a former classmate. Abigail Ford tragically died earlier this year after battling an…
Petition calls for pedestrian crossing point in Staindrop
A PETITION has been launched for a safe crossing point on the busy A688 at Staindrop. The campaign was started by Phoebe Archer who fears for her grandmother Rita’s life…
Pupils join campaign to persuade dog owners to pick up after pets
CHILDREN are throwing their support behind an anti-dog fouling drive in Gainford. Pupils from Gainford Primary School heard from campaigner Evie Hole-Todd that one in ten people do not pick…
New-look social club ‘is not all flat caps and whippets’
A SOCIAL club’s new committee members are hoping their recently-refurbished facility will attract more footfall through the door. Officers are now offering free use of the meeting room at Hamsterley…
